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The Capstone Project invites members to participate in a scanning survey to share their perspectives on key drivers and issues shaping the future of nuclear security. Responses will contribute to the creation of the “Emerging Voices in Planetary Security Map,” a resource that consolidates expert opinions globally to highlight key factors influencing nuclear security’s future. Participation is open to all, regardless of expertise in nuclear issues, to gather diverse insights on nuclear technology and security. The resulting map will be published on the BASIC website via Kumu, offering a free, visual representation of the identified drivers and their interconnections.

Are you an early-career researcher working in the fields of health, development, or environmental studies related to human well-being? If so, consider applying for the Letten Prize! This prestigious award is open to researchers under 45 from around the globe. The Letten Prize, a joint initiative of the Letten Foundation and the Young Academy of Norway, awards 2.5 million NOK (approximately 235,000 USD) biennially. Shortlisted candidates will participate in an interview process, with the final recipient announced at a ceremony in Oslo, Norway, in September 2025.

The Schering Stiftung annually awards the Schering Young Investigator Award, honoring scientists who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in basic research across the spectrum of life sciences. This award targets young researchers who have completed their dissertation and have already developed a distinctive scientific profile. It aims to support them in advancing their research careers and establishing themselves within the scientific community. It carries a prize money of € 10,000.

In line with their workplans for 2025, the IPBES task forces on scenarios and models and on Indigenous and local knowledge are organizing a workshop to reflect on scenarios and models that better account for different knowledge systems, including Indigenous and local knowledge systems, and Mother Earth-centric¹ scenarios and models. The workshop is planned to be held over four days in Valencia, the Philippines, in May 2025. IPBES assessments have consistently highlighted the importance of Indigenous and local knowledge (ILK) for conceptualising and planning for better futures at global scales. However, they have also highlighted a lack of scenarios² that engage with ILK or that are developed with the participation of Indigenous Peoples and local communities (IPLCs), particularly at the global scale. They also noted a need to move towards building scenario narratives based on diverse knowledge systems, multiple perspectives and values with a strong focus on desirable visions for human relationships with nature. Such scenarios can aim to have broader ownership, relevance and uptake for decision-making at all levels, including by IPLCs. The IPBES task forces on scenarios and models and on Indigenous and local knowledge have collaborated on a series of activities that have aimed to fill this knowledge gap, as described in the concept note for the workshop (available here). The upcoming workshop aims to continue this work, through an exploration of the following questions:

• How do IPLC organizations or communities conceptualise the future? What are examples of communities or organizations doing “scenario building” or “visioning” work, or other work that explores futures in different ways? What are the goals of these activities? What methods are they using and why?
• How can this work by IPLCs inform IPBES assessments and other processes related to scenarios analysis, to start to fill in the gap recognized by previous assessments? What are the potential challenges and risks? What would be the benefits to IPLCs?
• Which different processes, tools and methods are needed for working with ILK and IPLCs in scenario building at a global or regional scale? How should these be developed? What are the potential challenges? What would be the benefits to IPLCs? What would be the benefits to global efforts towards achieving living in harmony with nature?
• Is there a role for the Nature Futures Framework, a flexible tool to support the development of scenarios and models of desirable futures for people, nature and Mother Earth,³ as developed by the scenarios and models task force, to help communicate the findings of visioning processes with IPLCs, including to IPBES assessments, policymakers and others working with scenarios and models? If so, how?

The workshop will be held in English and will comprise about 20 participants selected by the IPBES Multidisciplinary Expert Panel. Participants will include members of Indigenous Peoples and local communities, including those with experience in visioning and futures-orientated activities at different scales, as well as members of the IPBES task forces on scenarios and models and on Indigenous and local knowledge. Selection of the participants will reflect attention to regional and gender balances. Governments and other stakeholders are invited to nominate experts and practitioners to participate in this workshop. Organizations or institutions wishing to nominate are not required to have the status of an observer to the Plenary of IPBES to make a nomination. Please help us to disseminate this call for nominations of relevant experts and practitioners widely.

• Please follow this procedure for nomination: Nominees are invited to fill out the application form and attach their curriculum vitae, through the dedicated web portal at: https://www.ipbes.net/scenarios-models/workshop-application
• To access this page, you will need to log in with your IPBES website login credentials. Nominees not yet registered on the IPBES website will need to do so at https://ipbes.net/user/register. The nomination form is in English only, and applications should be submitted in English, as the workshop will be conducted in English.
• The nominating Government or organization (Nominator) indicated by the nominee will receive an email with a link to the nomination form and will be invited to approve and submit the nominations in the web portal. Only nominations approved and submitted by the nominator will be considered for the workshop;
• Nominators and nominees will receive a confirmation via email once the nomination has been duly submitted.

Interested experts and practitioners wishing to be nominated by a Government are encouraged to contact their IPBES National Focal Point (https://www.ipbes.net/national-focal-points) regarding any country-specific processes or deadlines and are requested to fill out their application form by 9 February, 2025. Nominators (Governments or organizations) should approve the applications and submit their nominations by 19 February, 2025. Early nominations ahead of the deadline are encouraged.

The application process for the 12th Heidelberg Laureate Forum has begun! Young researchers in mathematics and computer science from all over the world can apply for one of the 200 exclusive spots to participate in the Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF), an annual networking conference. The HLF offers all accepted young researchers the unique opportunity to interact with the laureates of the most prestigious prizes in the fields of mathematics and computer science. Traditionally, the recipients of the Abel Prize, the ACM A.M. Turing Award, the ACM Prize in Computing, the Fields Medal, the IMU Abacus Medal, and the Nevanlinna Prize engage in cross-generational scientific dialogue with young researchers in Heidelberg, Germany.

The Independent Social Research Foundation wishes to support independent-minded researchers to explore and present original research ideas which take new approaches, and suggest new solutions, to real world social problems.

Falling Walls is seeking passionate individuals with a strong interest in shaping the future of science communication. Interested in becoming a member of the 2025 Falling Walls Engage Advisory Board? Send a brief bio along with a short statement on why you’d like to participate to . What you will gain: Networking opportunities with science communication practitioners worldwide. Travel allowance for your visit to Berlin (6-10 November 2025) and a ticket for the Falling Walls Science Summit 2025. More about Falling Walls here Falling Walls Engage | Falling Walls

With the second cohort of the Young Scientists Group (YSG) coming to an end in May 2025, the WFF is pleased to announce the open call for applications for the third cohort that will run for a two-year period from 2025 to 2027. The third cohort of YSG members will work aligned with the FAO Four Betters: Better Production, Better Life, Better Environment and Better Nutrition and support regional work conducted by the WFF Global Youth Action initiative. The application form is here: World Food Forum | Young Scientists Group – Form

SILBERSALZ Science & Media Awards is a competition aiming at the industry, and recognizes and celebrates the achievements of scientists and communicators who are working to solve many of today’s challenges, of content creators who fascinate and inspire audiences worldwide through their stories, of those who encourage the next generation to engage with STEAM subjects through global outreach, advancing the public discussion around global issues. What are we looking for? For 7 categories, we are looking for original, creative factual documentaries, series, social media productions and immersive works dealing with a range of scientific disciplines, including natural sciences, social sciences, mathematics, engineering, technology and medicine. Stories showing the latest advancements and discoveries, future scenarios, or global solutions to challenging issues, designed to encourage scientific and geopolitical debates. Submissions from all countries are welcomed.

The Virchow Prize recognizes and celebrates groundbreaking research, major innovations and outstanding contributions with significant impact. With this award, stellar achievements “towards health for all” and hence for the planet’s liveability are honoured. The Virchow Foundation is pleased to announce the opening of the nomination phase for the Virchow Prize 2025. Nominations may be submitted beginning October 12, 2024, through February 28, 2025. Recognizing outstanding contributions towards the common goal of “health for all”, the Virchow Prize honours individuals and organisations whose work significantly advanced health equity, innovation and sustainability. Named after the pioneering physician and anthropologist Rudolf Virchow, the prize celebrates achievements addressing the world’s most pressing health challenges. Honouring across a wide spectrum of fields, including research, policy development, education, and advocacy, the Virchow Prize aims to cover the entire breadth of global health on a fundament of human rights, solidarity, and equity. Nominations for the Virchow Prize 2025 can be submitted by eligible individuals, completing the dedicated form and sending to . Information on qualified nominators, eligibility and the nomination process can be found at virchowprize.org/nominations. Laureates of the international prize are annually awarded in Berlin. In 2025, the ceremony will be held on Saturday, October 11, the eve of the WHS 2025 (World Health Summit). About the Virchow Prize As international award annually celebrated in Berlin, the Virchow Prize is granted by the Virchow Foundation and endowed with €500,000. Rudolf Virchow, inspiration and namesake of the prize, is a symbol and role model for the urgently needed holistic approach to improve health for all. In this spirit, the Virchow Prize intends to further strengthen our efforts to a better future by honouring groundbreaking research, innovations and achievements upholding the United Nations 2030 Agenda Sustainable Development Goals, specifically addressing SDG 3 “Health and Well-Being for All”.

Paris 1 Project Office, in collaboration with CNRS and IRD, is excited to announce a special opportunity for early-career researchers interested in applying for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme (MSCA PF). A week-long Masterclass will be held in Paris from May 19 to 23, 2025, designed to provide essential tools and guidance for a successful application to the 2025 MSCA fellowship call. Masterclass dates: May 19-23, 2025 Registration deadline: March 2, 2025, at 11:00 PM CET

The Fundación Daniel y Nina Carasso awards the Daniel Carasso Fellowship to outstanding early-stage researchers engaged in the promotion of sustainable food systems. The Fellowship consists of a research career development grant to carry out a research project at a Spanish university or research centre for a two-year period. The Fundación Daniel y Nina Carasso invites established researchers (i.e., tenured professor, full professor, tenured scientist or equivalents) at Spanish universities or research centres (public or private non-profit) to nominate candidates. The rules establish that a nominator can only nominate one candidate, and each candidate can only be nominated by one nominator. Self-nominations will not be accepted.

Nominations for five awards are open to candidates from the developing world in fields including physics, chemistry, biology, medical science and sustainable development. The overview includes an award for young scientists in chemistry, physics or both. Deadline for the submission of applications is 14 March 2025. Read more and about these opportunities: TWAS seeks nominations for five awards.

The Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study (NIAS) invites you to apply to its Open Call and spend 5 or 10 months in Amsterdam, immersed in an interdisciplinary community that values curiosity-driven research in the humanities, social sciences and beyond.

The HIAS fellowship program is aimed at outstanding scholars (minimum requirement: doctorate) as well as artists and cultural professionals of all career levels and nationalities. The most important prerequisites for a research fellowship at HIAS are substantial academic or artistic achievements, intellectual curiosity and an above-average interest in other disciplines. Ideal candidates are individuals who reflect the basic assumptions of their discipline and are open to engage inter- and transdisciplinarily with topics and ways of inquiry beyond the confines of their own discipline.

The UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences aims to reward the projects and activities of individuals, group of individuals, institutions, and non-governmental organizations for their outstanding contribution to the improvement of human life. The call for nominations for the ninth edition of the UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences is now open.

The International Urban Health Summit will bring together policymakers, urban health experts, leaders of health initiatives, and community members. This summit presents a unique opportunity to bridge the realms of urban development and health, employing a holistic approach aligned with a commitment to community welfare and sustainable development.  International experts, young scientists, political decision-makers, heads of non-governmental organizations, as well as engaged citizens and community initiatives, will participate in dialogue. The aim is to jointly discuss how the global network of national science academies can contribute to developing and implementing solutions to the challenges of urban health.  Key Themes for discussion will include urban planning, built environment, natural environment, AI for healthy cities, public engagement in urban decision-making, education and social determinants of health, and role models and good practices.

The Postdoctoral Fellowships Programme targets researchers holding a PhD who wish to carry out their research activities abroad, acquire new skills and develop their careers. PFs help researchers gain experience in other countries, disciplines and possibly non-academic sectors. The Fellowship can last 1 to 2 or 3 years, depending on the chosen type. The grant covers the postdoc salary, and research, training, networking and institutional costs.